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Scholarship Guide 2021
2 SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE 2021
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Our lecturers are passionate, industry partnerships, you’ll get job ready. With online and offline
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Graduate
attributes
Intellectual Competency
– Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the discipline for
Contents
effective decision-making GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES 4
Professional Acumen UOW MALAYSIA KDU EXCELLENCE
AWARD SCHOLARSHIP
5
– Apply knowledge learned effectively into their
professional career HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIP 6
– Demonstrate skills of the discipline effectively and
professionally DRIVING DREAMS SCHOLARSHIP 6
– Establish a strong understanding of industry PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANCY 7
requirements and challenges
SCHOLARSHIP
– Strive for justice, equality, honesty, and integrity in his/
her professional pursuits UOW MALAYSIA KDU GRADUATE 8
– Continuously engage in learning new knowledge of the RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP
discipline as well as across disciplines
HOPE BURSARY 9
Effective Communication Skills DISCOUNTS 9
– Express and discuss complex ideas effectively in written
VICE-CHANCELLOR SCHOLARSHIP 10
and spoken form
– Utilize various information technologies to VICE-CHANCELLOR MERIT AWARD 10
communicate
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 11
Creative, Critical Thinking, and
Problem Solving Abilities
– Analyze, assess, and utilize different thinking skills to
determine the value of information and ideas
– Provide solutions to problems effectively
– Inspire others and work effectively in a team
– Demonstrate self-awareness and self-reflection towards
continuous-quality- improvement
Entrepreneurial Spirit
– Engage risk and reality in decision making
– Demonstrate high adaptability and perseverance in
overcoming challenges
– Innovate and generate ideas
– Evaluate the context and viability of an organization or
business
Global Mindset
– Function in an international context with respect of
diversity, and be open-minded to social and cultural
differences
– Be knowledgeable about national, international and
global issues
– Collaborate with anyone at any location of the world
anytime and anywhere
– Be a responsible and ethical global citizenUOW MALAYSIA KDU 5
UOW Malaysia KDU
Excellence Award Scholarship
The most prestigious scholarship offered at UOW Malaysia KDU. It provides full tuition waiver and every year, only a
few distinguished students are awarded with this scholarship.
– Pre-University & Foundation Studies Program
– Diploma Program
– Degree Program
Criteria Value of the Scholarship
SPM 9A+s & above
O-Level 9A*s & above
A-Level ≥ 19pts/AAAB
STPM CGPA ≥ 3.75 (3 or 4 subjects)
100% tuition fee waiver for the duration of
UEC Agg ≤ 8 (5 subjects)
program in UOW Malaysia KDU
SAM / AUSMAT ≥ ATAR 90
CPU Agg ≥ 95%
IB ≥ 40
Foundation / Diploma ≥ 3.90
Applicants are required to demonstrate outstanding leadership quality, self-motivation and positive attributes, on top of the above
academic achievement
Notes:
1. This scholarship is based on ACTUAL examination results only. Forecast or trial results will not be accepted.
2. Applicant must be enrolled as a student of UOW Malaysia KDU and pay the full enrolment fee to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
3. The deadline for scholarship application with submission of all relevant documents is 11 January, 21 May and 6 September 2021
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview within one month after the application closing date. All shortlisted candidates are
required to attend an interview. Failure to do so, will result in disqualification of application. Only successful candidates will be notified of the
outcome after the interview.
5. All fees paid are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the scholarship application.
6. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.66 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain
their scholarship.6 SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE 2021
High Achievers Scholarship
High Achievers Scholarship is awarded to high-flying, well-rounded candidates with outstanding academic results.
Pre-University / Foundation Studies and Diploma programs
SPM / O-Level or equivalents Value of Scholarship
≥ 8 As RM8,000 Tuition fee waiver
6-7 As RM5,000 Tuition fee waiver
3-5 As RM3,000 Tuition fee waiver
A-Level UEC
STPM Other qualifications Value of Scholarship
3 subjects 5 subjects
Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma CGPA ≥ 3.75, SAM/ RM8,000 Tuition fee
CGPA ≥ 3.50 ≥ 14pt / AAB ≤ 10
MUFY/AUSMAT & CPU >= 85%, IB ≥ 33 waiver
Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma CGPA ≥ 3.60, SAM/ RM5,000 Tuition fee
CGPA ≥ 3.00 ≥ 12pt / BBB ≤ 18
MUFY/AUSMAT & CPU >= 80%, IB ≥ 29 waiver
≥ 10pt / BBC, Foundation/ Matriculation/ Diploma CGPA ≥ 3.20, SAM/ RM3,000 Tuition fee
CGPA ≥ 2.75 ≤ 22
BCC, BBD MUFY/AUSMAT & CPU >= 75%, IB ≥ 25 waiver
A-Level Pointer: A = 5, B = 4, C = 3, D = 2, E = 1
Notes:
1. Applicant must be enrolled as a student of UOW Malaysia KDU and pay the full enrolment fee to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
2. For applications using trial examination results, applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of the program with actual examination
results in order to be awarded with the scholarship using trial examination results.
3. The scholarship will be deducted from the 2nd semester onwards if the application is successful. Students will be notified and required to sign a
scholarship contract.
4. All fees paid are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the scholarship application.
5. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain
their scholarship.
Driving Dreams Scholarship
The Driving Dreams Scholarship is awarded to students who have outstanding sports achievement at State and National
levels, or have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability through active participation in co-curricular activities,
social services and volunteerism. The award seeks to help students demostrating a strong sporting or leadership
capability to drive their dreams.
Criteria Value of the Scholarship
– Candidates who held leadership roles during their high school as Chairman / President
of club / society / school uniform body or Up to 50% waiver on tuition fee for the
– National or state sport athletes or duration of the program
– Candidate who is a special talent award winner in Malaysia / international competition.
Notes:
1. This scholarship is based on ACTUAL examination results only. Forecast or trial results will not be accepted.
2. Applicant must be enrolled as a student of UOW Malaysia KDU and pay the full enrolment fee to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
3. The deadline for scholarship application with submission of all relevant documents is 11 January, 21 May and 6 September 2021.
4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview within one month after the application closing date. All shortlisted candidates are
required to attend an interview. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of application. Only successful candidates will be notified of the
outcome after the interview.
5. All fees paid are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the scholarship application.
6. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain
their scholarship.UOW MALAYSIA KDU 7
Professional Accountancy
Scholarship
The Professional Accountancy Scholarship is a special arrangement for students who want to excel in the accountancy
profession. This scholarship is awarded to students who pursue a Foundation in Accountancy (FIA) / Association of
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) programs at UOW Malaysia KDU College only.
FIA program
SPM or O-Levels Tuition fee waiver
8A+/A* and above 100%
9As 80%
8As 50%
7As 40%
6As 35%
5As 25%
4As 20%
3As 15%
ACCA program
UEC (5 subjects) STPM A-Levels Tuition Fee Waiver
5 points 4A+s 4A*s RM 10,000
6 – 10 points 4As 4As RM 5,000
11 – 13 points 3As 3As RM 4,000
14 – 15 points 2As 2As RM 3,000
16 – 17 points 1A 1A RM 1,500
Notes:
1. Applicant must be enrolled as a student of UOW Malaysia KDU College and pay the full enrolment fee to be eligible to apply for the scholarship.
2. This scholarship is based on trial or actual examination results.
3. For applications using trial examination results, applicants must meet the minimum entry requirements of the program in actual examination
results in order to be awarded with the scholarship using trial examination results.8 SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE 2021
UOW Malaysia KDU
Graduate Research Scholarship
The UOW Malaysia KDU Graduate Research scholarship is offered to suitable candidates who are enrolling in
postgraduate research programs in UOW Malaysia KDU.
Criteria Value of the Scholarship
1. Applicants shall possess a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum CGPA ≥ 3.00 or its
equivalent.
2. Must meet all prevailing academic and language requirements.
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver for the
3. Must be a full time postgraduate (by Research) student registered at UOW Malaysia minimum candidature period of the program.
KDU.
4. Applicants must be recommended by the respective school responsible for the
supervision and assessment of the candidate’s postgraduate studies.
Notes:
1. The scholarship awarded to the recipient is subject to the following conditions:
– Submission of satisfactory progress reports at the end of every semester
– Applicants who do not meet the conditions above could have the scholarship withdrawn after the issuance of a warning letter.
2. The duration of the scholarship is to follow the minimum duration of the program the candidate is enrolled in.
3. Recipients are to assist their school as teaching/research assistants during the duration of their study.
4. Publication of research in International Indexed Journals is required for the recipient:
– Master’s degree program - 1 journal publication
– PhD program - 3 journal publications
5. Recipients are required to sign an intellectual property agreement with UOW Malaysia KDU.UOW MALAYSIA KDU 9 Hope Bursary Hope Bursary is awarded to deserving candidates who require financial aid to pursue higher education. Criteria Value of Bursary Students with family income below RM60,000 per annum 50% – 100% waiver on tuition fee Notes: 1. The deadline for bursary application with submission of all relevant documents is 11 January, 21 May and 6 September 2021. 2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview within 2 weeks after the application closing date. All shortlisted candidates are required to attend an interview. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of application. 3. Only successful candidates will be notified via email within 2 weeks after the interview. Successful applicants must confirm their acceptance of the bursary by registration within 2 weeks, failing which it will be automatically withdrawn. 4. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain their scholarship. 5. This bursary is applicable for Malaysian students only. Discounts In recognition that UOW Malaysia KDU is part of the University of Wollongong global network of institutions, tuition discounts are available for alumni of UOW Malaysia KDU, alumni of UOW programs completed at another UOW campus or partner institution. Family discounts are also available. ALUMNI DISCOUNT – 10% waiver of tuition fees for alumni to continue their studies to bachelor degree after their Pre-University / Foundation Studies Programs / Diploma programs or continue thier postgraduate program after their bachelor degree. – 10% waiver of tuition fees for Alumni’s children to study Pre University / Foundation / Diploma / Bachelor or postgraduate programs. FAMILY DISCOUNT – Applicable for programs: Pre-University & Foundation Studies Programs, Diploma Programs and Bachelor Programs. – 10% waiver on tuition fee for subsequent family member if the first family member has completed, or is still pursuing a program of study, at UOW Malaysia KDU. Notes: 1. The discount is applicable for the year of enrolment 2. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 2.75 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain the discount.
10 SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDE 2021
Vice-Chancellor
Scholarship
The Vice-Chancellor Scholarship is awarded to current UOW Malaysia KDU students who have consistently delivered
outstanding results in their bachelor degree program and demonstrate ambition to positively impact the community
and society.
Criteria Value of the Scholarship
– Current bachelor degree students who achieve CGPA score greater than, or equivalent to
3.75 after one year of study in UOW Malaysia KDU.
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver on subsequent
– Demonstrate excellent leadership ability, entrepreneurial spirit and other essential
semesters of the duration of the program
attributes.
– Active participation in clubs / societies management, events and activities.
Notes:
1. The deadline for scholarship application, with submission of all relevant documents is 30 July 2021.
2. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview within one month after the application closing date. All shortlisted candidates are
required to attend an interview. Failure to do so will result in disqualification of the application. Only successful candidates will be notified of the
outcome after the interview.
3. Successful recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA of 3.66 (or equivalent) throughout their duration of study in order to maintain
their scholarship.
4. The scholarship is only valid for the program in which the recipient has enrolled and for the normal duration of study in UOW Malaysia KDU.
Vice-Chancellor
Merit Award
The Vice-Chancellor Merit Award is an award for current UOW Malaysia KDU students in recognition of their academic
achievement and professional development.
Criteria Value of the Scholarship
1. Current UOW Malaysia KDU students who have accumulated a minimum CGPA of 3.75
in the latest semester after one year of study in UOW Malaysia KDU. One off RM2,000 to off set tuition fee
2. Exhibit strong leadership quality, communication skills, professionalism, and of the next semester
enthusiasm – actively involved in clubs/societies management, events and activities.
Notes:
1. Deadline for application with submission of all relevant documents, is 30 July 2021.
2. Only successful candidates will be notified of the outcome.UOW MALAYSIA KDU 11
Terms and Conditions
Note: Information given in this booklet is intended as a guide only. While UOW Malaysia KDU will try its best to ensure
the information is correct at the time of print, the institution cannot be held responsible for changes / amendments to
the information provided in this guide. UOW Malaysia KDU reserves the right to change the contents with or without
prior notice.
1. All scholarships, bursaries and discounts offered by UOW Malaysia KDU to any student are at the absolute discretion
of the UOW Malaysia KDU Scholarship Committee.
2. The UOW Malaysia KDU Scholarship Committee reserves the right to decide on the number of scholarships and the
quantum to be awarded.
3. All scholarships / bursaries / discounts are awarded on a first come, first served basis (where applicable), and is
subject to the availability of the quota set in that particular scholarship category.
4. Applicants are entitled to only ONE (1) scholarship / bursary / discount stated in this booklet at any one time,
including scholarship from other institutions / bodies. The one with the highest quantum will automatically apply.
5. All academic results must be obtained within one seating in order to be eligible for application for any scholarship /
bursary / discount.
6. Recipients must repay the scholarship amount disbursed up to date in the event of withdrawal from the program.
7. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified via email or SMS for an interview (where applicable). Only successful
candidates will be notified within one month after the interview. Candidates must confirm their acceptance of the
scholarship within two weeks, failing which, it will be automatically withdrawn.
8. Applicants who did not receive any notification for interview or offer within 2 months after the due date of the
application may consider their application as unsuccessful.
9. In the event of any dispute on the eligibility of scholarship / bursary / discount, the decision made by the UOW
Malaysia KDU Scholarship Committee is final and no appeal will be entertained.
10. The scholarships, bursaries and discounts awarded exclude other fees and charges such as application, registration,
resource, assessment and moderation fees to partner university (where applicable), all of which must be borne by the
recipient.
11. The total fees for the first semester must be paid in full. The scholarships, bursaries and discounts (where applicable)
will be offset from the second semester onwards, on pro-rated basis.
12. The scholarships, bursaries and discounts awarded are not exchangeable for cash or any other alternatives.
13. All scholarships, bursaries and discounts are not applicable for English Language programs, part-time programs and
short courses which are less than one year of duration.
14. Recipients are required to maintain a minimum CGPA set by the UOW Malaysia KDU Scholarship Committee
throughout the academic year, in order to enjoy the scholarship / bursary / discount. Failure to meet such academic
requirement every semester may result in the scholarship / bursary / discount being terminated.
15. Where applicable, scholarship / bursary / discount recipients will be required to sign an agreement accepting the
terms and conditions of the scholarship.
16. All scholarship recipients who receive a scholarship / bursary / discount value of >30% of the tuition fee are required
to undergo a Scholars Development Program of 50 hours per semester during the duration of their scholarship,
which includes working with different departments within UOW Malaysia KDU for enhanced exposure, acting as an
Ambassador of UOW Malaysia KDU at various events, attending leadership development programs etc, in order to
continue their scholarship in subsequent semester(s).
17. All scholarships and bursaries are applicable for the duration of the program offered at UOW Malaysia KDU only and
are not applicable for the period af study at overseas partner universities.
18. Scholarship recipients who fail to comply with all the terms and conditions of the scholarship will be required to
repay the total scholarship amount disbursed to him/her.
19. Scholarship / bursary / discount will normally be deducted from the 2nd semester onwards if application is
successful.
20. Scholarship is only applicable for the program that the student is enrolled in at the point when the scholarship
contract is signed. It will be terminated if the student changes his/her program of study.UOW Malaysia KDU College,
Utropolis, Glenmarie DK280-01(B)
Level 5, Jalan Kontraktor U1/14,
Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
+603 7953 6688
UOW Malaysia KDU University College,
Utropolis, Glenmarie DU013(B)
Jalan Kontraktor U1/14,
Seksyen U1, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.
+603 5565 0538
UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College,
George Town DKU322(P)
32, Jalan Anson,
10400 George Town, Pulau Pinang.
+604 238 6368
UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College,
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